Behavioral Health Technician

Hourly Rate: $19.00
- $23.00 ORGANIZATION The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success. Raises after training + milestone increases; weekend (+$1.50/hr) & holiday pay (+$3.00/hr) BT Levels 1-5 + hands-on ABA experience Flexible work: Part-time schedule across multiple settings Free virtual mental health + everyday discounts Behavior Technicians implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians report to the CARD Operations Manager. Provide treatment that exceeds CARD’s clinical quality standards Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity Seek personal growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence Adhere to CARD policies and procedures High School Diploma or equivalent Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including passing a comprehensive written exam and field evaluation Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday. Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.) CARD leads the world in the effective treatment of autism, guided by science and inspired by compassion, to help people with autism and their families thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Autism and Related Disorders